Dr. William Waldrop, MD
Fort Worth, TX
Who is Dr. Waldrop, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Fort Worth, TX?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Waldrop?
Dr. William Waldrop, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cornea and External Diseases Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Waldrop empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cornea & External Eye Disease, LASIK Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fort Worth, TX community, Dr. Waldrop is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Waldrop speak?
Dr. Waldrop and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Waldrop typically treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Waldrop diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Waldrop. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
What procedures does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Waldrop typically perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Waldrop performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Waldrop. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
CPT Codes:
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Corneal Epithelium Removal
- Corneal Abrasion
- Corneal Curettage
- Eye Surface Scraping
CPT Codes:
- 65435: Removal of corneal epithelium; with or without chemocauterization (abrasion, curettage)
Does Dr. Waldrop accept my insurance?
Dr. Waldrop accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 645-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Waldrop accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Waldrop in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Fidelity Insurance Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Waldrop's office located?
Dr. William Waldrop's Primary Practice
800 8th Ave Ste 306
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(214) 645-2020
What hospitals are Dr. Waldrop affiliated with?
Dr. Waldrop has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Waldrop's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Waldrop's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891139929.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waldrop?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Waldrop